Laney College

Laney College is a public school in an urban setting in Oakland, California. Laney College was founded in 1953 and enrolls 13,463 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Laney College! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Laney College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Laney College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Laney College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Laney College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Laney College on the Student Life page.

Is Laney College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what Laney College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Laney College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Laney College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Laney College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Laney College. Based on this information, how does Laney College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Laney College a good school for you?

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Where is Laney College Located?

Laney College is located in the urban setting of Oakland, California, less than an hour from San Francisco.

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